Two everyday drinks may help diabetes patients
Several cups of green tea and two a day reduces mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Tag: Nutrition
How a man’s hiccups were the only sign of kidney failure
Doctors report on a case in which a man's consumption of noni juice may have been the cause of his renal failure.
Giving babies gluten might prevent coeliac disease
Infants who had gluten at four months didn't develop coeliac disease aged three: study.
So many ‘milks’ – soy, oat, almond, dairy – which is best for health?
A trip to the supermarket presents shoppers with an overwhelming number of milk choices. And far from just being the domain of the modern hipster,…
How a man’s liquorice habit may have cost him his life
In the weeks before his death the man switched from bags of fruit-flavoured candy to liquorice candy, doctors report.
Bleach chemical found in some energy drinks
Australian researchers warn people are drinking 'diluted hydrogen peroxide' which could explain cancer risk trends.
A GP guide to reversing diabetes with low-carb diets
With a growing evidence base, GPs can be confident in recommending carbohydrate restriction as a safe and effective option for 'diabesity'
Extra virgin olive oil lowers BP shows Aussie study
It's the first Australian research to report a link between reduced systolic blood pressure and phenol-rich olive oil.
Mega-dose vitamin D may cause bone loss
The study raises the possibility of harm for women taking supplements to prevent osteoporosis, the authors say.
Caffeine not safe in pregnancy
A new study indicates that advice to expectant mothers on coffee needs 'radical revision'.
